History of Physiology Group (HPG)
In 1983, John B. West discussed the idea of organizing a History Interest
Section with A. Clifford Barger, Ralph H. Kellogg, Daniel L. Gilbert, and
Louise H. Marshall. The organization meeting was held at the spring 1984
FASEB meeting in St. Louis, MO. The first officers elected were:
President - John B. West
Secretary - Toby A. Appel
Program Advisory Committee (PAC) representative - Norman C. Staub
In 1987 the History of Physiology Section was re-designated the History of
Physiology Group because it did not meet the requirement of 100 members. The
purpose of this group is to foster interest in and study of all aspects of
the history of physiology and to advise Council on matters of interest in
these areas. It has representation on the Program Advisory Committee to
assist in organizing and presenting scientific sessions, symposia, and other
programs of interest to physiologists. The History of Physiology Group is
charged with the responsibility of constituting a committee to select the
Orr E. Reynolds Award recipient.
